Quartermaster Formation
Appearance
Quartermaster Formation | |
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Stratigraphic range: Changhsingian ~ | |
Type | Formation |
Sub-units | Doxey Member |
Lithology | |
Primary | Dolomite |
Location | |
Coordinates | 34°36′N 101°12′W / 34.6°N 101.2°W |
Approximate paleocoordinates | 2°42′N 30°42′W / 2.7°N 30.7°W |
Region | Texas |
Country | United States |
The Quartermaster Formation is a geologic formation in Texas. It preserves fossils dating back to the Permian period.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Quartermaster Formation at Fossilworks.org
Further reading
[edit]- R. Roth, N.D. Newell, and B.H. Burma. 1941. Permian pelecypods in the lower Quartermaster Formation, Texas. Journal of Paleontology 15(3):312-317